North Reef
Why dive here
With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - North Reef offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
North Reef offers a good cross-section of Great Barrier Reef corals, perfect for a relaxed dive. We’ve seen plenty of reef sharks cruising the outer edges and schools of snapper sheltering in the bommies. It’s a solid choice for newer divers or those looking for a laid-back afternoon underwater. Visibility is usually consistent, making it easy to spot the smaller stuff too.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 30 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for North Reef
North Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for North Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-15.65, 145.72) (5km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
80°F · Range: 24.5–29°C
Current Speed
30.07 cm/s
Direction: S (183.8°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.057 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.08 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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